I'm going to be in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler Arizona next week, Jan 12-16, Mon-Fri. Recommendations wanted & maybe a Meet Up if anyone interested...

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I'm going to be in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler Arizona next week, Jan 12-16, Mon-Fri. Recommendations wanted & maybe a Meet Up if anyone interested...

January 9, 2026, 04:14 PM

If anyone has any recommendations on where to eat or bbq restaurants that might like our rubs, please comment. I'm (James) also open to meeting up with anyone in the area. Planning to have a taco spread on Friday evening as well. PM me for details, if interested.
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January 9, 2026, 05:33 PM

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January 9, 2026, 05:59 PM

Little Miss BBQ, 2 locations, Phoenix.
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January 9, 2026, 06:08 PM

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We have been to both. Both excellent . Northern location, more stuff to do while waiting. Southern, original, location is more old school, can see smokers, etc.

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Started smoking in Aug 2025. First smoker is a Weber Searwood. I purchased a ThermoWorks Smoke to get a more accurate temperature and the pro-series needle probe. I also have a Weber grilling basket, Weber grill brush, and the Grillart steambrush. I've tried all sorts of pellets and wood flavors and my family mainly likes the Traeger signature blend. I have a meat injector and shears for poultry.
I also recently purchased a new 2010 used Weber Kettle Performer. Just got a cover for it. I bought the ThermoWorks RFX with 1 wireless probe, the SnS and DnG to spruce up the grill. I have not cooked on it yet. I cut a hole and installed the ThermoWorks billows. I did buy 4 bags of the B&B charcoal briquettes.
All my cooking has been on the Searwood. I absolutely love cooking Pork Shoulder, chicken wings, chicken breasts and steak. I won first place in my church chili cookoff (I bragged to everyone about it) and I really enjoyed the chili (and I don't really like chili). I really enjoyed Moink balls. I like cooking ribs, chicken breasts, and chicken legs with white sauce.
I look forward to cooking pork burnt ends, smoked turkey for Thanksgiving, and maybe even a brisket.
I'm still trying to determine rubs my wife will really enjoy. I love the rubs from the website, but my wife just wants some rubs that will bring out the meat flavor so she can taste the meat. I'm seeking simple rubs for chicken breasts and steaks.
I love soda and especially Dr. Pepper. I don't drink alcohol.
I live near Boise, ID. I've been married for 25 years and I have 5 kids. I'm a second career dentist.
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January 9, 2026, 08:39 PM

Joe’s real bbq in downtown Gilbert. Best I could get living in the Gilbert area.
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January 9, 2026, 08:45 PM

Have a great time! Wish I was traveling in AZ next week for the TACOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SheilaAnn commented

January 9, 2026, 11:22 PM

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Oh yeah…. You’re in NM 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

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barelfly commented

January 10, 2026, 09:07 AM

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SheilaAnn - but I do travel to AZ a few times a quarter…so I took it as you know where I travel for work

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SheilaAnn commented

January 10, 2026, 04:15 PM

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Or you would a just rode over!!! 🤣🤣🤣🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

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January 9, 2026, 10:05 PM

Caldwell County BBQ is solid. Multiple locations. I’ve been to the Queens Creek loc and it was worth the drive from Tempe when I was in town last year.
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January 10, 2026, 10:36 AM

My week is shot for work and home life, but the recommendations are good with Little Miss BBQ and Caldwell County. There’s so many taquerias here you’re gonna get hits more than misses but Carolina’s is legendary for the area. They have one in Mesa, southern and country club although it’s not the original it does well. The original is south of downtown phoenix.
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